Author: Lindsay Oberst
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Denmark is on its way to becoming an organic country
Imagine a organic country. Does this seem possible or realistic? In the United States, where only 1 percent of U.S. farmland is certified organic, this may seem like a far-away dream. But in Denmark, this vision is much closer to reality. First of all, people in Denmark have a great appreciation for organic food. Their…
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10 Ways to celebrate the international year of the pulses
by Danielle Nierenberg and Emily Nink • Originally published by Food Tank 2016 is the United Nations International Year of Pulses (IYP). Pulses, or grain legumes, include 12 crops such as dry beans, dry peas, chickpeas, and lentils, which are high in protein, fiber, and micronutrients. In celebration of the global launch of IYP, the U.N.…
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2015 Dietary Guidelines: A plate full of politics
By David L. Katz, MD I won’t mince words: in my opinion, the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, just released today, are a national embarrassment. They are a betrayal of the diligent work of nutrition scientists, and a willful sacrifice of public health on the altar of profit for well-organized special interests. This is a sad…
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5 Tips for getting kids excited about healthy, plant-based food
By Josephine Morris, food policy coordinator for Arizona at The Humane Society of the United States Kids are easily excited about fun things like going on a bike ride or adding a furry member to the family. Yet some parents struggle with getting them excited about eating healthy, plant-based foods. Here are five tips to…
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Revolutionary recipe: Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip
Recipe from SIXykids.com Editor’s note: This plant-based recipe for a healthy spinach artichoke dip is a great one to make with children. It comes from SIXy Kids, a website that offers whole foods, plant-based recipes for kids. You select a recipe, pay a small fee, and then the profits go to a charity of your…
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Monsanto to be held accountable for crimes against human health and the environment
Originally published by the Organic Consumers Association Global Food, Farming, and Environmental Justice Groups to hold Monsanto Accountable for Crimes Against Human Health and the Environment by Conducting an International Citizens Tribunal in The Hague The Organic Consumers Association (OCA), IFOAM International Organics, Navdanya, Regeneration International (RI), and Millions Against Monsanto, joined by dozens of…
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Dunkin Donuts will switch to cage-free eggs
By Wayne Pacelle • Originally published on the Humane Society of the United States blog If you don’t think we are in the midst of a period of punctuated change for animals on factory farms, and specifically on the use of gestation crates and battery cages, you haven’t been reading A Humane Nation. On December 7, in…
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How to Stay Healthy and Fight Cancer with Parsley
Parsley is often used as a decorative garnish, but it may be the world’s most underappreciated herb. When you understand the amazing health and healing potential of this vibrant, curly green, you’ll realize it’s a lot more than a decoration. Parsley is a great source of antioxidant nutrients. It boosts your liver health, and it’s…
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Revolutionary recipe: Chocolate fondue for kids
Recipe from SIXyKids.com This plant-based recipe is from a site called SIXYkids.com, where you can purchase healthy, plant-based, kid-friendly recipes, and all the money goes to a charity of your choice. Karen Stern, a mom, cook, and dreamer, created this site to help heal our planet and to help kids eat healthy, tasty foods. She…
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How to fight climate change and save lives with diet
Climate change is the biggest global health threat, and chronic diseases are the leading cause of death. Is there a way to combat them both? Yes, we can fight dietary diseases and greenhouse gas emissions at the same time. Find out how in this video from Food Revolution Summit speaker Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org:
